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Uma versão atualizada da lista comentada das aves do Brasil é aqui apresentada, juntamente com um resumo das mudanças aprovadas entre janeiro de 2016 e maio de 2021 pelos Subcomitês de Taxonomia e Nomes Vernáculos do CBRO. No total, 1.971 espécies de aves têm ocorrência no Brasil respaldada por evidências documentais e são admitidas na Lista Primária, 4,3% a mais do que na lista anterior. Onze espécies adicionais são conhecidas apenas por registros não documentados e compõem a Lista Secundária. Além disso, para cada espécie da Lista Primária é fornecido o status de ocorrência no país e, no caso das espécies politípicas, são listadas as respectivas subespécies presentes no território nacional. Notas explicativas fundamentam as alterações taxonômicas, correções nomenclaturais, novas ocorrências e outras mudanças implementadas após a última edição da lista. Noventa espécies são adicionadas à Lista Primária como resultado de descrições, novas ocorrências, desmembramentos taxonômicos e transferências a partir da lista secundária por disponibilidade de documentação. Por outro lado, oito espécies são sinonimizadas ou rebaixadas ao nível subespecífico e, consequentemente, removidas da Lista Primária. Ao todo, 293 espécies são indicadas como endêmicas do país, situando o Brasil na terceira posição entre os países com maior taxa de endemismo de aves no mundo. Quanto ao status de ocorrência, a avifauna brasileira compõe-se atualmente de 1.742 residentes ou migrantes reprodutivos, 126 visitantes não reprodutivos e 103 vagantes. A categoria que sofreu o maior incremento (56%) em comparação com a lista anterior foi a de vagantes, sobretudo pela maior contribuição de observadores de aves na documentação de novas ocorrências no país em anos recentes. A lista serve como referência atualizada sobre a diversidade, sistemática, taxonomia, nomenclatura científica e vernácula e status de ocorrência das aves do Brasil.
José Fernando Pacheco; Luís Fábio Silveira; Alexandre Aleixo; Carlos Eduardo Agne; Glayson A. Bencke; Gustavo A. Bravo; Guilherme R. R. Brito; Mario Cohn-Haft; Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício; Luciano N. Naka; Fabio Olmos; Sérgio R. Posso; Alexander C. Lees; Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo; Eduardo Carrano; Reinaldo C. Guedes; Evaldo Cesari; Ismael Franz; Fabio Schunck; Vitor De Q. Piacentini. Lista comentada das aves do Brasil pelo Comitê Brasileiro de Registros Ornitológicos – segunda edição. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleJosé Fernando Pacheco, Luís Fábio Silveira, Alexandre Aleixo, Carlos Eduardo Agne, Glayson A. Bencke, Gustavo A. Bravo, Guilherme R. R. Brito, Mario Cohn-Haft, Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício, Luciano N. Naka, Fabio Olmos, Sérgio R. Posso, Alexander C. Lees, Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo, Eduardo Carrano, Reinaldo C. Guedes, Evaldo Cesari, Ismael Franz, Fabio Schunck, Vitor De Q. Piacentini. Lista comentada das aves do Brasil pelo Comitê Brasileiro de Registros Ornitológicos – segunda edição. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Fernando Pacheco; Luís Fábio Silveira; Alexandre Aleixo; Carlos Eduardo Agne; Glayson A. Bencke; Gustavo A. Bravo; Guilherme R. R. Brito; Mario Cohn-Haft; Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício; Luciano N. Naka; Fabio Olmos; Sérgio R. Posso; Alexander C. Lees; Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo; Eduardo Carrano; Reinaldo C. Guedes; Evaldo Cesari; Ismael Franz; Fabio Schunck; Vitor De Q. Piacentini. 2021. "Lista comentada das aves do Brasil pelo Comitê Brasileiro de Registros Ornitológicos – segunda edição." , no. : 1.
Uma versão atualizada da lista comentada das aves do Brasil é aqui apresentada, juntamente com um resumo das mudanças aprovadas entre janeiro de 2016 e maio de 2021 pelos Subcomitês de Taxonomia e Nomes Vernáculos do CBRO. No total, 1.971 espécies de aves têm ocorrência no Brasil respaldada por evidências documentais e são admitidas na Lista Primária, 4,3% a mais do que na lista anterior. Onze espécies adicionais são conhecidas apenas por registros não documentados e compõem a Lista Secundária. Além disso, para cada espécie da Lista Primária é fornecido o status de ocorrência no país e, no caso das espécies politípicas, são listadas as respectivas subespécies presentes no território nacional. Notas explicativas fundamentam as alterações taxonômicas, correções nomenclaturais, novas ocorrências e outras mudanças implementadas após a última edição da lista. Noventa espécies são adicionadas à Lista Primária como resultado de descrições, novas ocorrências, desmembramentos taxonômicos e transferências a partir da lista secundária por disponibilidade de documentação. Por outro lado, oito espécies são sinonimizadas ou rebaixadas ao nível subespecífico e, consequentemente, removidas da Lista Primária. Ao todo, 293 espécies são indicadas como endêmicas do país, situando o Brasil na terceira posição entre os países com maior taxa de endemismo de aves no mundo. Quanto ao status de ocorrência, a avifauna brasileira compõe-se atualmente de 1.742 residentes ou migrantes reprodutivos, 126 visitantes não reprodutivos e 103 vagantes. A categoria que sofreu o maior incremento (56%) em comparação com a lista anterior foi a de vagantes, sobretudo pela maior contribuição de observadores de aves na documentação de novas ocorrências no país em anos recentes. A lista serve como referência atualizada sobre a diversidade, sistemática, taxonomia, nomenclatura científica e vernácula e status de ocorrência das aves do Brasil.
José Fernando Pacheco; Luís Fábio Silveira; Alexandre Aleixo; Carlos Eduardo Agne; Glayson A. Bencke; Gustavo A. Bravo; Guilherme R. R. Brito; Mario Cohn-Haft; Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício; Luciano N. Naka; Fabio Olmos; Sérgio R. Posso; Alexander C. Lees; Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo; Eduardo Carrano; Reinaldo C. Guedes; Evaldo Cesari; Ismael Franz; Fabio Schunck; Vitor De Q. Piacentini. Lista comentada das aves do Brasil pelo Comitê Brasileiro de Registros Ornitológicos – segunda edição. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleJosé Fernando Pacheco, Luís Fábio Silveira, Alexandre Aleixo, Carlos Eduardo Agne, Glayson A. Bencke, Gustavo A. Bravo, Guilherme R. R. Brito, Mario Cohn-Haft, Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício, Luciano N. Naka, Fabio Olmos, Sérgio R. Posso, Alexander C. Lees, Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo, Eduardo Carrano, Reinaldo C. Guedes, Evaldo Cesari, Ismael Franz, Fabio Schunck, Vitor De Q. Piacentini. Lista comentada das aves do Brasil pelo Comitê Brasileiro de Registros Ornitológicos – segunda edição. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Fernando Pacheco; Luís Fábio Silveira; Alexandre Aleixo; Carlos Eduardo Agne; Glayson A. Bencke; Gustavo A. Bravo; Guilherme R. R. Brito; Mario Cohn-Haft; Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício; Luciano N. Naka; Fabio Olmos; Sérgio R. Posso; Alexander C. Lees; Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo; Eduardo Carrano; Reinaldo C. Guedes; Evaldo Cesari; Ismael Franz; Fabio Schunck; Vitor De Q. Piacentini. 2021. "Lista comentada das aves do Brasil pelo Comitê Brasileiro de Registros Ornitológicos – segunda edição." , no. : 1.
We measured bird diversity over an 800 m range in altitude to test the factors that influence changes in diversity, in the Atlantic Forest in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. We counted forest birds in nine 100 m transects comprising three-point counts, the center of each separated by 200 m. A total of 108 species were found, and diversity was distributed among sampling points and altitude formed a trough-shaped relationship of number of species by area, altitude, and, most strongly, slope. In Principal Coordinate Analysis we found that grouping points by similarity formed three distinct units that were united by altitude: the lowest at near sea level, 100–400 m, and 500–800 m. Thus, we demonstrate that, in the Atlantic Forest, turnover of species with altitude occurs, but unlike higher, often steeper, tropical gradients in Andean forests, where vegetation more clearly changes with elevation, species turnover is more likely to be associated with variables other than changes in vegetation, and which are often not included in studies of the elevation gradient in species richness. The mid-domain effect did not explain altitudinal gradient in diversity, while a quadratic relationship with altitude did, suggesting that reduced abundance and diversity are associated with steeper slopes.
Vagner Cavarzere; James Joseph Roper; Vitor Marchi; Luís Fábio Silveira. Geographical drivers of altitudinal diversity of birds in the Atlantic Forest. Biologia 2021, 1 -11.
AMA StyleVagner Cavarzere, James Joseph Roper, Vitor Marchi, Luís Fábio Silveira. Geographical drivers of altitudinal diversity of birds in the Atlantic Forest. Biologia. 2021; ():1-11.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVagner Cavarzere; James Joseph Roper; Vitor Marchi; Luís Fábio Silveira. 2021. "Geographical drivers of altitudinal diversity of birds in the Atlantic Forest." Biologia , no. : 1-11.
An updated version of the checklist of birds of Brazil is presented, along with a summary of the changes approved by the Brazilian Ornithological Records Committee’s Taxonomy Subcommittee since the first edition, published in 2015. In total, 1971 bird species occurring in Brazil are supported by documentary evidence and are admitted to the Primary List, 4.3% more than in the previous edition. Eleven additional species are known only from undocumented records (Secondary List). For each species on the Primary List, status of occurrence in the country is provided and, in the case of polytypic species, the respective subspecies present in Brazilian territory are listed. Explanatory notes cover taxonomic changes, nomenclatural corrections, new occurrences, and other changes implemented since the last edition. Ninety species are added to the Primary List as a result of species descriptions, new occurrences, taxonomic splits, and transfers from the Secondary List due to the availability of documentation. In contrast, eight species are synonymized or assigned subspecific status and thus removed from the Primary List. In all, 293 species are endemic to Brazil, ranked third among the countries with the highest rate of bird endemism. The Brazilian avifauna currently consists of 1742 residents or breeding migrants, 126 seasonal non-breeding visitors, and 103 vagrants. The category of vagrants showed the greatest increase (56%) compared to the previous list, mainly due to new occurrences documented in recent years by citizen scientists. The list updates the diversity, systematics, taxonomy, scientific and vernacular nomenclature, and occurrence status of birds in Brazil.
José Fernando Pacheco; Luís Fábio Silveira; Alexandre Aleixo; Carlos Eduardo Agne; Glayson A. Bencke; Gustavo A. Bravo; Guilherme R. R. Brito; Mario Cohn-Haft; Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício; Luciano N. Naka; Fabio Olmos; Sérgio R. Posso; Alexander C. Lees; Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo; Eduardo Carrano; Reinaldo C. Guedes; Evaldo Cesari; Ismael Franz; Fabio Schunck; Vitor De Q. Piacentini. Annotated checklist of the birds of Brazil by the Brazilian Ornithological Records Committee—second edition. Ornithology Research 2021, 29, 94 -105.
AMA StyleJosé Fernando Pacheco, Luís Fábio Silveira, Alexandre Aleixo, Carlos Eduardo Agne, Glayson A. Bencke, Gustavo A. Bravo, Guilherme R. R. Brito, Mario Cohn-Haft, Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício, Luciano N. Naka, Fabio Olmos, Sérgio R. Posso, Alexander C. Lees, Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo, Eduardo Carrano, Reinaldo C. Guedes, Evaldo Cesari, Ismael Franz, Fabio Schunck, Vitor De Q. Piacentini. Annotated checklist of the birds of Brazil by the Brazilian Ornithological Records Committee—second edition. Ornithology Research. 2021; 29 (2):94-105.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Fernando Pacheco; Luís Fábio Silveira; Alexandre Aleixo; Carlos Eduardo Agne; Glayson A. Bencke; Gustavo A. Bravo; Guilherme R. R. Brito; Mario Cohn-Haft; Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício; Luciano N. Naka; Fabio Olmos; Sérgio R. Posso; Alexander C. Lees; Luiz Fernando A. Figueiredo; Eduardo Carrano; Reinaldo C. Guedes; Evaldo Cesari; Ismael Franz; Fabio Schunck; Vitor De Q. Piacentini. 2021. "Annotated checklist of the birds of Brazil by the Brazilian Ornithological Records Committee—second edition." Ornithology Research 29, no. 2: 94-105.
Brazil has the highest number of parrots in the world and the greatest number of threatened species. The Golden Conure is endemic to the Brazilian Amazon forest and it is currently considered as threatened by extinction, although it is fairly common in captivity. Here we report the first reintroduction of this species. The birds were released in an urban park in Belem, capital of Para State, where the species was extinct more than a century ago. Birds were trained to recognize and consume local food and to avoid predators. After the soft-release, with food supplementation and using nest boxes, we recorded breeding activity in the wild. The main challenges before the release were the territorial disputes within the aviary and the predation by boa snakes. During the post-release monitoring the difficulties were the fast dispersion of some individuals and the dangers posed by anthropic elements such as power lines that caused some fatalities. Released birds were very successful at finding and consuming native foods, evading predators, and one pair reproduced successfully. Monitoring continues and further releases are programmed to establish an ecologically viable population.
Marcelo Vilarta; William Wittkoff; Crisomar Lobato; Rubens Oliveira; Nívia Pereira; Luís Silveira. Reintroduction of the Golden Conure (Guaruba guarouba) in Northern Brazil: Establishing a Population in a Protected Area. Diversity 2021, 13, 198 .
AMA StyleMarcelo Vilarta, William Wittkoff, Crisomar Lobato, Rubens Oliveira, Nívia Pereira, Luís Silveira. Reintroduction of the Golden Conure (Guaruba guarouba) in Northern Brazil: Establishing a Population in a Protected Area. Diversity. 2021; 13 (5):198.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarcelo Vilarta; William Wittkoff; Crisomar Lobato; Rubens Oliveira; Nívia Pereira; Luís Silveira. 2021. "Reintroduction of the Golden Conure (Guaruba guarouba) in Northern Brazil: Establishing a Population in a Protected Area." Diversity 13, no. 5: 198.
The critically endangered Brazilian Merganser Mergus octosetaceus is one of the rarest waterfowls in the world. Only three isolated populations remain in the Brazilian Cerrado, totaling less than 250 individuals. We evaluated the potential influence of small hydroelectric plants (SHPs) and Protected Areas (PAs) on the species’ conservation. We identified suitable areas by using recent presence records and environmental predictors, and overlapped it with the species dispersion zone and the SHP impact zone. Suitable areas for the species are limited to 4% of the geographic space (142,899 km2). Within the dispersion zone, we found 36 planned SHPs, which can impact 4.1% of the suitable area and 17.2% of the suitable area inside PAs. Our results expose the critical situation of the Brazilian Merganser, with few isolated suitable areas, high potential impacts for the three known populations, and a high proportion of suitable areas out of PAs. We highlight the need of considering SHPs impacts on the Brazilian Merganser in environmental impact assessment studies to reduce them. Furthermore, we appointed areas for search of new populations, and emphasize how urgent the implementation of effective conservation actions aiming to protect the remaining suitable habitats for the Brazilian Merganser is.
Alex Augusto Abreu Bovo; Katia Maria Paschoaletto Micchi De Barros Ferraz; Flávia Ribeiro; Lívia Vanucci Lins; Marcelo De Oliveira Barbosa; Fernando Henrique Previdente; Gislaine M.S. Disconzi; Fabiane Sebaio; Paulo De Tarso Zuquim Antas; André De Camargo Guaraldo; Alexandre Resende; Adriano Rodrigues Lagos; Antonio Eduardo Araujo Barbosa; Luís Fábio Silveira. Remaining suitable areas for the critically endangered Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus; Aves, Anseriformes) are threatened by hydroelectric power plants. Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation 2021, 19, 329 -337.
AMA StyleAlex Augusto Abreu Bovo, Katia Maria Paschoaletto Micchi De Barros Ferraz, Flávia Ribeiro, Lívia Vanucci Lins, Marcelo De Oliveira Barbosa, Fernando Henrique Previdente, Gislaine M.S. Disconzi, Fabiane Sebaio, Paulo De Tarso Zuquim Antas, André De Camargo Guaraldo, Alexandre Resende, Adriano Rodrigues Lagos, Antonio Eduardo Araujo Barbosa, Luís Fábio Silveira. Remaining suitable areas for the critically endangered Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus; Aves, Anseriformes) are threatened by hydroelectric power plants. Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation. 2021; 19 (3):329-337.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlex Augusto Abreu Bovo; Katia Maria Paschoaletto Micchi De Barros Ferraz; Flávia Ribeiro; Lívia Vanucci Lins; Marcelo De Oliveira Barbosa; Fernando Henrique Previdente; Gislaine M.S. Disconzi; Fabiane Sebaio; Paulo De Tarso Zuquim Antas; André De Camargo Guaraldo; Alexandre Resende; Adriano Rodrigues Lagos; Antonio Eduardo Araujo Barbosa; Luís Fábio Silveira. 2021. "Remaining suitable areas for the critically endangered Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus; Aves, Anseriformes) are threatened by hydroelectric power plants." Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation 19, no. 3: 329-337.
Behavioral isolation can catalyze speciation and permit the slow accumulation of additional reproductive barriers between co-occurring organisms. We illustrate how this process occurs by examining the genomic and behavioral bases of pre-mating isolation between two bird species (Sporophila hypoxantha and the recently discovered S. iberaensis) that belong to the southern capuchino seedeaters, a recent, rapid radiation characterized by variation in male plumage coloration and song. Although these two species co-occur without obvious ecological barriers to reproduction, we document behaviors indicating species recognition by song and plumage traits and strong assortative mating associated with genomic regions underlying male plumage patterning. Plumage differentiation likely originated through the reassembly of standing genetic variation, indicating how novel sexual signals may quickly arise and maintain species boundaries.
Sheela P. Turbek; Melanie Browne; Adrián S. Di Giacomo; Cecilia Kopuchian; Wesley M. Hochachka; Cecilia Estalles; Darío A. Lijtmaer; Pablo L. Tubaro; Luís Fábio Silveira; Irby J. Lovette; Rebecca J. Safran; Scott A. Taylor; Leonardo Campagna. Rapid speciation via the evolution of pre-mating isolation in the Iberá Seedeater. Science 2021, 371, eabc0256 .
AMA StyleSheela P. Turbek, Melanie Browne, Adrián S. Di Giacomo, Cecilia Kopuchian, Wesley M. Hochachka, Cecilia Estalles, Darío A. Lijtmaer, Pablo L. Tubaro, Luís Fábio Silveira, Irby J. Lovette, Rebecca J. Safran, Scott A. Taylor, Leonardo Campagna. Rapid speciation via the evolution of pre-mating isolation in the Iberá Seedeater. Science. 2021; 371 (6536):eabc0256.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSheela P. Turbek; Melanie Browne; Adrián S. Di Giacomo; Cecilia Kopuchian; Wesley M. Hochachka; Cecilia Estalles; Darío A. Lijtmaer; Pablo L. Tubaro; Luís Fábio Silveira; Irby J. Lovette; Rebecca J. Safran; Scott A. Taylor; Leonardo Campagna. 2021. "Rapid speciation via the evolution of pre-mating isolation in the Iberá Seedeater." Science 371, no. 6536: eabc0256.
The family Nyctibiidae (potoos) comprises seven extant species currently included in the genera Nyctibius and Phyllaemulor, endemic to the Neotropical region, and the extinct genus Paraprefica from the Eocene of Europe. The living species are secretive nocturnal birds, characterized by spend most of the daylight time in a freezing, upright posture, resembling the top of a stump or a dead leaf. Here we present the first phylogenetic analysis of the family based on morphological characters, inferred from 37 cranial and post-cranial characters of all but one representatives of Nyctibiidae, including the extinct genus Paraprefica. TNT analysis resulted in a single most parsimonious tree with a length of 47 steps, and the ingroup topology was (Paraprefica (Phyllaemulor bracteatus (Nyctibius leucopterus (N. griseus, N. jamaicensis (N. aethereus, N. grandis))))). These results partially corroborate previous phylogenetic hypotheses based on molecular data, mainly concerning the position of P. bracteatus, but the relationships among Nyctibius species remain controversial. The osteology of this family is remarkably distinct from close related groups, especially regarding the cranial and mandibular structures, mainly due to their noteworthy habits and large eyes and mouth. The distinction between Paraprefica and Phyllaemulor + Nyctibius, allied to the geographical and temporal disjunction of these two groups, seems to be enough for their separation at the subfamily level. A notable osteological variation exists also among the Nyctibius species, albeit included in a single genus, following the high levels of genetic divergence presented in the literature, suggesting that the currently accepted systematics of the family must be reviewed.
Thiago V.V. Costa; Luís Fábio Silveira; Sérgio R. Posso; Reginaldo J. Donatelli. Phylogenetic analysis of the nocturnal avian family Nyctibiidae (Caprimulgiformes) inferred from osteological characters. Zoologischer Anzeiger 2021, 291, 113 -122.
AMA StyleThiago V.V. Costa, Luís Fábio Silveira, Sérgio R. Posso, Reginaldo J. Donatelli. Phylogenetic analysis of the nocturnal avian family Nyctibiidae (Caprimulgiformes) inferred from osteological characters. Zoologischer Anzeiger. 2021; 291 ():113-122.
Chicago/Turabian StyleThiago V.V. Costa; Luís Fábio Silveira; Sérgio R. Posso; Reginaldo J. Donatelli. 2021. "Phylogenetic analysis of the nocturnal avian family Nyctibiidae (Caprimulgiformes) inferred from osteological characters." Zoologischer Anzeiger 291, no. : 113-122.
Taxonomy is essential to biological sciences and the priority field in face of the biodiversity crisis. The industry of scientific publications has made extensive promotion and display of bibliometric indexes, resulting in side effects such as the Journal Impact Factor™ (JIF) mania. Inadequacies of the widely used indexes to assess taxonomic publications are among the impediments for the progress of this field. Based on an unusually high proportion of self-citations, the mega-journal Zootaxa , focused on zoological taxonomy, was suppressed from the Journal Citation Reports (JCR, Clarivate™). A prompt reaction from the scientific community against this decision took place exposing myths and misuses of bibliometrics. Our goal is to shed light on the impact of misuse of bibliometrics to the production in taxonomy. We explored JCR's metrics for 2010–2018 of 123 zoological journals publishing taxonomic studies. Zootaxa , with around 15 000 citations, received 311% more citations than the second most cited journal, and shows higher levels of self-citations than similar journals. We consider Zootaxa 's scope and the fact that it is a mega-journal are insufficient to explain its high level of self-citation. Instead, this result is related to the ‘ Zootaxa phenomenon', a sociological bias that includes visibility and potentially harmful misconceptions that portray the journal as the only one that publishes taxonomic studies. Menaces to taxonomy come from many sources and the low bibliometric indexes, including JIF, are only one factor among a range of threats. Instead of being focused on statistically illiterate journal metrics endorsing the villainy of policies imposed by profit-motivated companies, taxonomists should be engaged with renewed strength in actions directly connected to the promotion and practice of this science without regard for citation analysis.
Ângelo Parise Pinto; Gabriel Mejdalani; Ross Mounce; Luis Fabio Silveira; Luciane Marinoni; José Albertino Rafael. Are publications on zoological taxonomy under attack? Royal Society Open Science 2021, 8, 1 .
AMA StyleÂngelo Parise Pinto, Gabriel Mejdalani, Ross Mounce, Luis Fabio Silveira, Luciane Marinoni, José Albertino Rafael. Are publications on zoological taxonomy under attack? Royal Society Open Science. 2021; 8 (2):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleÂngelo Parise Pinto; Gabriel Mejdalani; Ross Mounce; Luis Fabio Silveira; Luciane Marinoni; José Albertino Rafael. 2021. "Are publications on zoological taxonomy under attack?" Royal Society Open Science 8, no. 2: 1.
The Program for Biodiversity Research (PPBio) is an innovative program designed to integrate all biodiversity research stakeholders. Operating since 2004, it has installed long-term ecological research sites throughout Brazil and its logic has been applied in some other southern-hemisphere countries. The program supports all aspects of research necessary to understand biodiversity and the processes that affect it. There are presently 161 sampling sites (see some of them at Supplementary Appendix), most of which use a standardized methodology that allows comparisons across biomes and through time. To date, there are about 1200 publications associated with PPBio that cover topics ranging from natural history to genetics and species distributions. Most of the field data and metadata are available through PPBio web sites or DataONE. Metadata is available for researchers that intend to explore the different faces of Brazilian biodiversity spatio-temporal variation, as well as for managers intending to improve conservation strategies. The Program also fostered, directly and indirectly, local technical capacity building, and supported the training of hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. The main challenge is maintaining the long-term funding necessary to understand biodiversity patterns and processes under pressure from global environmental changes.
Clarissa Rosa; Fabricio Baccaro; Cecilia Cronemberger; Juliana Hipólito; Claudia Franca Barros; Domingos De Jesus Rodrigues; Selvino Neckel-Oliveira; Gerhard E. Overbeck; Elisandro Ricardo Drechsler-Santos; Marcelo Rodrigues DOS Anjos; Átilla C. Ferreguetti; Alberto Akama; Marlúcia Bonifácio Martins; Walfrido Moraes Tomas; Sandra Aparecida Santos; Vanda Lúcia Ferreira; Catia Nunes DA Cunha; Jerry Penha; João Batista DE Pinho; Suzana Maria Salis; Carolina Rodrigues Da Costa Doria; Valério D. Pillar; Luciana R. Podgaiski; Marcelo Menin; Narcísio Costa Bígio; Susan Aragón; Angelo Gilberto Manzatto; Eduardo Vélez-Martin; Ana Carolina Borges Lins E Silva; Thiago Junqueira Izzo; Amanda Frederico Mortati; Leandro Lacerda Giacomin; Thaís Elias Almeida; Thiago André; Maria Aurea Pinheiro De Almeida Silveira; Antônio Laffayete Pires DA Silveira; Mariluce Rezende Messias; Marcia C.M. Marques; Andre Andrian Padial; Renato Marques; Youszef O.C. Bitar; Marcos Silveira; Elder Ferreira Morato; Rubiani De Cássia Pagotto; Christine Strussmann; Ricardo Bomfim Machado; Ludmilla Moura De Souza Aguiar; Geraldo Wilson Fernandes; Yumi Oki; Samuel Novais; Guilherme Braga Ferreira; Flávia Rodrigues Barbosa; Ana C. Ochoa; Antonio M. Mangione; Ailin Gatica; María Celina Carrizo; Lucía Martinez Retta; Laura E. Jofré; Luciana L. Castillo; Andrea M. Neme; Carla Rueda; José Julio DE Toledo; Carlos Eduardo Viveiros Grelle; Mariana M. Vale; Marcus Vinicius Vieira; Rui Cerqueira; Emílio Manabu Higashikawa; Fernando Pereira DE Mendonça; Quêzia Leandro De Moura Guerreiro; Aureo Banhos; Jean-Marc Hero; Rodrigo Koblitz; Rosane Garcia Collevatti; Luís Fábio Silveira; Heraldo L. Vasconcelos; Cecília Rodrigues Vieira; Guarino Rinaldi Colli; Sonia Zanini Cechin; Tiago Gomes DOS Santos; Carla S. Fontana; João A. Jarenkow; Luiz R. Malabarba; Marta P. Rueda; Publio A. Araujo; Lucas Palomo; Marta C. Iturre; Helena Godoy Bergallo; William E. Magnusson. The Program for Biodiversity Research in Brazil: The role of regional networks for biodiversity knowledge, dissemination, and conservation. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2021, 93, e20201604 .
AMA StyleClarissa Rosa, Fabricio Baccaro, Cecilia Cronemberger, Juliana Hipólito, Claudia Franca Barros, Domingos De Jesus Rodrigues, Selvino Neckel-Oliveira, Gerhard E. Overbeck, Elisandro Ricardo Drechsler-Santos, Marcelo Rodrigues DOS Anjos, Átilla C. Ferreguetti, Alberto Akama, Marlúcia Bonifácio Martins, Walfrido Moraes Tomas, Sandra Aparecida Santos, Vanda Lúcia Ferreira, Catia Nunes DA Cunha, Jerry Penha, João Batista DE Pinho, Suzana Maria Salis, Carolina Rodrigues Da Costa Doria, Valério D. Pillar, Luciana R. Podgaiski, Marcelo Menin, Narcísio Costa Bígio, Susan Aragón, Angelo Gilberto Manzatto, Eduardo Vélez-Martin, Ana Carolina Borges Lins E Silva, Thiago Junqueira Izzo, Amanda Frederico Mortati, Leandro Lacerda Giacomin, Thaís Elias Almeida, Thiago André, Maria Aurea Pinheiro De Almeida Silveira, Antônio Laffayete Pires DA Silveira, Mariluce Rezende Messias, Marcia C.M. Marques, Andre Andrian Padial, Renato Marques, Youszef O.C. Bitar, Marcos Silveira, Elder Ferreira Morato, Rubiani De Cássia Pagotto, Christine Strussmann, Ricardo Bomfim Machado, Ludmilla Moura De Souza Aguiar, Geraldo Wilson Fernandes, Yumi Oki, Samuel Novais, Guilherme Braga Ferreira, Flávia Rodrigues Barbosa, Ana C. Ochoa, Antonio M. Mangione, Ailin Gatica, María Celina Carrizo, Lucía Martinez Retta, Laura E. Jofré, Luciana L. Castillo, Andrea M. Neme, Carla Rueda, José Julio DE Toledo, Carlos Eduardo Viveiros Grelle, Mariana M. Vale, Marcus Vinicius Vieira, Rui Cerqueira, Emílio Manabu Higashikawa, Fernando Pereira DE Mendonça, Quêzia Leandro De Moura Guerreiro, Aureo Banhos, Jean-Marc Hero, Rodrigo Koblitz, Rosane Garcia Collevatti, Luís Fábio Silveira, Heraldo L. Vasconcelos, Cecília Rodrigues Vieira, Guarino Rinaldi Colli, Sonia Zanini Cechin, Tiago Gomes DOS Santos, Carla S. Fontana, João A. Jarenkow, Luiz R. Malabarba, Marta P. Rueda, Publio A. Araujo, Lucas Palomo, Marta C. Iturre, Helena Godoy Bergallo, William E. Magnusson. The Program for Biodiversity Research in Brazil: The role of regional networks for biodiversity knowledge, dissemination, and conservation. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências. 2021; 93 (2):e20201604.
Chicago/Turabian StyleClarissa Rosa; Fabricio Baccaro; Cecilia Cronemberger; Juliana Hipólito; Claudia Franca Barros; Domingos De Jesus Rodrigues; Selvino Neckel-Oliveira; Gerhard E. Overbeck; Elisandro Ricardo Drechsler-Santos; Marcelo Rodrigues DOS Anjos; Átilla C. Ferreguetti; Alberto Akama; Marlúcia Bonifácio Martins; Walfrido Moraes Tomas; Sandra Aparecida Santos; Vanda Lúcia Ferreira; Catia Nunes DA Cunha; Jerry Penha; João Batista DE Pinho; Suzana Maria Salis; Carolina Rodrigues Da Costa Doria; Valério D. Pillar; Luciana R. Podgaiski; Marcelo Menin; Narcísio Costa Bígio; Susan Aragón; Angelo Gilberto Manzatto; Eduardo Vélez-Martin; Ana Carolina Borges Lins E Silva; Thiago Junqueira Izzo; Amanda Frederico Mortati; Leandro Lacerda Giacomin; Thaís Elias Almeida; Thiago André; Maria Aurea Pinheiro De Almeida Silveira; Antônio Laffayete Pires DA Silveira; Mariluce Rezende Messias; Marcia C.M. Marques; Andre Andrian Padial; Renato Marques; Youszef O.C. Bitar; Marcos Silveira; Elder Ferreira Morato; Rubiani De Cássia Pagotto; Christine Strussmann; Ricardo Bomfim Machado; Ludmilla Moura De Souza Aguiar; Geraldo Wilson Fernandes; Yumi Oki; Samuel Novais; Guilherme Braga Ferreira; Flávia Rodrigues Barbosa; Ana C. Ochoa; Antonio M. Mangione; Ailin Gatica; María Celina Carrizo; Lucía Martinez Retta; Laura E. Jofré; Luciana L. Castillo; Andrea M. Neme; Carla Rueda; José Julio DE Toledo; Carlos Eduardo Viveiros Grelle; Mariana M. Vale; Marcus Vinicius Vieira; Rui Cerqueira; Emílio Manabu Higashikawa; Fernando Pereira DE Mendonça; Quêzia Leandro De Moura Guerreiro; Aureo Banhos; Jean-Marc Hero; Rodrigo Koblitz; Rosane Garcia Collevatti; Luís Fábio Silveira; Heraldo L. Vasconcelos; Cecília Rodrigues Vieira; Guarino Rinaldi Colli; Sonia Zanini Cechin; Tiago Gomes DOS Santos; Carla S. Fontana; João A. Jarenkow; Luiz R. Malabarba; Marta P. Rueda; Publio A. Araujo; Lucas Palomo; Marta C. Iturre; Helena Godoy Bergallo; William E. Magnusson. 2021. "The Program for Biodiversity Research in Brazil: The role of regional networks for biodiversity knowledge, dissemination, and conservation." Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 93, no. 2: e20201604.
The tropics are the source of most biodiversity yet inadequate sampling obscures answers to fundamental questions about how this diversity evolves. We leveraged samples assembled over decades of fieldwork to study diversification of the largest tropical bird radiation, the suboscine passerines. Our phylogeny, estimated using data from 2389 genomic regions in 1940 individuals of 1283 species, reveals that peak suboscine species diversity in the Neotropics is not associated with high recent speciation rates but rather with the gradual accumulation of species over time. Paradoxically, the highest speciation rates are in lineages from regions with low species diversity, which are generally cold, dry, unstable environments. Our results reveal a model in which species are forming faster in environmental extremes but have accumulated in moderate environments to form tropical biodiversity hotspots.
Michael G. Harvey; Gustavo A. Bravo; Santiago Claramunt; Andrés M. Cuervo; Graham E. Derryberry; Jaqueline Battilana; Glenn F. Seeholzer; Jessica Shearer McKay; Brian C. O’Meara; Brant C. Faircloth; Scott V. Edwards; Jorge Pérez-Emán; Robert G. Moyle; Frederick H. Sheldon; Alexandre Aleixo; Brian Tilston Smith; R. Terry Chesser; Luís Fábio Silveira; Joel Cracraft; Robb T. Brumfield; Elizabeth P. Derryberry. The evolution of a tropical biodiversity hotspot. Science 2020, 370, 1343 -1348.
AMA StyleMichael G. Harvey, Gustavo A. Bravo, Santiago Claramunt, Andrés M. Cuervo, Graham E. Derryberry, Jaqueline Battilana, Glenn F. Seeholzer, Jessica Shearer McKay, Brian C. O’Meara, Brant C. Faircloth, Scott V. Edwards, Jorge Pérez-Emán, Robert G. Moyle, Frederick H. Sheldon, Alexandre Aleixo, Brian Tilston Smith, R. Terry Chesser, Luís Fábio Silveira, Joel Cracraft, Robb T. Brumfield, Elizabeth P. Derryberry. The evolution of a tropical biodiversity hotspot. Science. 2020; 370 (6522):1343-1348.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichael G. Harvey; Gustavo A. Bravo; Santiago Claramunt; Andrés M. Cuervo; Graham E. Derryberry; Jaqueline Battilana; Glenn F. Seeholzer; Jessica Shearer McKay; Brian C. O’Meara; Brant C. Faircloth; Scott V. Edwards; Jorge Pérez-Emán; Robert G. Moyle; Frederick H. Sheldon; Alexandre Aleixo; Brian Tilston Smith; R. Terry Chesser; Luís Fábio Silveira; Joel Cracraft; Robb T. Brumfield; Elizabeth P. Derryberry. 2020. "The evolution of a tropical biodiversity hotspot." Science 370, no. 6522: 1343-1348.
A pivotal debate on biodiversity conservation is whether the scarce budgets must be invested in critically endangered taxa or in those with higher chances to survive due to larger population sizes. Addressing the fate of extremely bottlenecked taxa is an ideal way to test this idea, but empirical cases are surprisingly limited. The reintroduction of the extinct‐in‐the‐wild Alagoas curassow (Pauxi mitu) by Brazilian scientists in September 2019 added to the two other known cases of survival to bottlenecks of only two or three individuals. We exploit the reasons why this species has survived, and we report how investments to rescue the Alagoas curassow resulted in the protection of many other taxa, suggesting that in the face of the dramatic number of extinctions expected for the Anthropocene, integration must prevail over a choice.
Mercival R. Francisco; Mariellen C. Costa; Roberto M. A. Azeredo; James G. P. Simpson; Thiago Da Costa Dias; Alberto Fonseca; Fernando J. M. Pinto; Luís F. Silveira. Recovered after an extreme bottleneck and saved by ex situ management: Lessons from the Alagoas curassow ( Pauxi mitu [Linnaeus, 1766]; Aves, Galliformes, Cracidae). Zoo Biology 2020, 40, 76 -78.
AMA StyleMercival R. Francisco, Mariellen C. Costa, Roberto M. A. Azeredo, James G. P. Simpson, Thiago Da Costa Dias, Alberto Fonseca, Fernando J. M. Pinto, Luís F. Silveira. Recovered after an extreme bottleneck and saved by ex situ management: Lessons from the Alagoas curassow ( Pauxi mitu [Linnaeus, 1766]; Aves, Galliformes, Cracidae). Zoo Biology. 2020; 40 (1):76-78.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMercival R. Francisco; Mariellen C. Costa; Roberto M. A. Azeredo; James G. P. Simpson; Thiago Da Costa Dias; Alberto Fonseca; Fernando J. M. Pinto; Luís F. Silveira. 2020. "Recovered after an extreme bottleneck and saved by ex situ management: Lessons from the Alagoas curassow ( Pauxi mitu [Linnaeus, 1766]; Aves, Galliformes, Cracidae)." Zoo Biology 40, no. 1: 76-78.
South American dry forests have a complex and poorly understood biogeographic history. Based on the fragmented distribution of many Neotropical dry forest species, it has been suggested that this biome was more widely distributed and contiguous under drier climate conditions in the Pleistocene. To test this scenario, known as the Pleistocene Arc Hypothesis, we studied the phylogeography of the Rufous‐fronted Thornbird (Phacellodomus rufifrons), a widespread dry forest bird with a disjunct distribution closely matching that of the biome itself. We sequenced mtDNA and used ddRADseq to sample 7,167 genome‐wide single‐nucleotide polymorphisms from 74 P. rufifrons individuals across its range. We found low genetic differentiation over two prominent geographic breaks — particularly across a 1,000 km gap between populations in Bolivia and Northern Peru. Using demographic analyses of the joint site frequency spectrum, we found evidence of recent divergence without subsequent gene flow across those breaks. By contrast, parapatric morphologically distinct populations in northeastern Brazil show high genetic divergence with evidence of recent gene flow These results, in combination with our paleoclimate species distribution modeling, support the idea that currently disjunct patches of dry forest were more connected in the recent past, likely during the Middle and Late Pleistocene. This fits the major predictions of the Pleistocene Arc Hypothesis and illustrates the importance of comprehensive genomic and geographic sampling for examining biogeographic and evolutionary questions in complex ecosystems like Neotropical dry forests.
Eamon C. Corbett; Gustavo A. Bravo; Fabio Schunck; Luciano N. Naka; Luís F. Silveira; Scott V. Edwards. Evidence for the Pleistocene Arc Hypothesis from genome‐wide SNPs in a Neotropical dry forest specialist, the Rufous‐fronted Thornbird (Furnariidae: Phacellodomus rufifrons ). Molecular Ecology 2020, 29, 4457 -4472.
AMA StyleEamon C. Corbett, Gustavo A. Bravo, Fabio Schunck, Luciano N. Naka, Luís F. Silveira, Scott V. Edwards. Evidence for the Pleistocene Arc Hypothesis from genome‐wide SNPs in a Neotropical dry forest specialist, the Rufous‐fronted Thornbird (Furnariidae: Phacellodomus rufifrons ). Molecular Ecology. 2020; 29 (22):4457-4472.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEamon C. Corbett; Gustavo A. Bravo; Fabio Schunck; Luciano N. Naka; Luís F. Silveira; Scott V. Edwards. 2020. "Evidence for the Pleistocene Arc Hypothesis from genome‐wide SNPs in a Neotropical dry forest specialist, the Rufous‐fronted Thornbird (Furnariidae: Phacellodomus rufifrons )." Molecular Ecology 29, no. 22: 4457-4472.
Taxonomy is essential to biological sciences and the priority field to be supported in face of the biodiversity crisis. The industry of scientific publications has made extensive use of bibliometric indexes, resulting in distortions to institutions, organizations, and researchers, such as the side effect known as Journal Impact Factor (JIF) mania. Inadequacies of the most widely used bibliometric indexes from giant companies Clarivate™ (InCites™) and RELX™ Elsevier B.V. (Scopus®) to assessment of the relevance of taxonomic publications were considered as one of the impediments for the progress of this field. Recently, Clarivate suppressed the mega-journal Zootaxa, focused on taxonomy, from Journal Citation Reports (JCR), a database with 12,000 periodicals. Zootaxa suppression, together with other 32 journals, was based on an unusual high proportion of self-citations. Suppressed journals would thus not receive a value of JIF for 2020. A prompt reaction from the scientific community against the suppression of Zootaxa took place and, accordingly, Clarivate announced its reinstatement. This situation exposed many persistent myths and misuses of bibliometric indexes. The goal of this study is to shed light on the impacts of bibliometric indexes to the taxonomic field and on underlying aspects of the suppression of Zootaxa. Our major question is whether the suppression of any journal from JIF can really affect the production in the taxonomic field. We explored data metrics from the JCR (Web of Science Core Collection™) for 2010–2018 of the top ten zoological journals (eight are included in JCR) in the number of new taxa and journals focused on or regularly publishing taxonomic studies, totaling 123 journals. Zootaxa shows higher levels of self-citations than similar journals. We consider that two possible explanations provided for the high number of self-citations, i.e., Zootaxa’s scope on taxonomy and the fact that it is a mega-journal, are inadequate. Instead, putative explanations are related to the “Zootaxa phenomenon,” a sociological bias that includes visibility, and potential harmful myths that portray Zootaxa as the unique journal that publishes taxonomic studies with an inviting JIF value. Menaces to taxonomy as a science come from many sources and the low bibliometric values of its journals are only one of the factors that contribute for establishing the so-called taxonomic impediment. We suggest rejection of bibliometric indexes, including JIF, instead of considering them when convenient. Taxonomists as a community, instead of being deeply focused on journal metrics endorsing the villainy of bibliometric policies imposed by dominant companies, should be engaged with renewed strength in actions directly connected to the development and promotion of this science.
Ângelo Parise Pinto; Gabriel Mejdalani; Ross Mounce; Luís Fábio Silveira; Luciane Marinoni; José Albertino Rafael. Are publications on zoological taxonomy under attack? 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleÂngelo Parise Pinto, Gabriel Mejdalani, Ross Mounce, Luís Fábio Silveira, Luciane Marinoni, José Albertino Rafael. Are publications on zoological taxonomy under attack? . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleÂngelo Parise Pinto; Gabriel Mejdalani; Ross Mounce; Luís Fábio Silveira; Luciane Marinoni; José Albertino Rafael. 2020. "Are publications on zoological taxonomy under attack?" , no. : 1.
Based on a phylogeographic and niche model analyses of the Narrow‐billed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes angustirostris ), we evaluated the predictions of two diversification hypotheses related to the dry diagonal of South America: (I) isolation by distance (IBD) and (II) landscape heterogeneity. We also investigated the influence of the Pleistocene climatic oscillations on the diversification and population dynamic of this species, and discussed the implications of our findings for the taxonomy of this woodcreeper. We sampled 63 individuals including all subspecies described for L. angustirostris, and compared them using a mitochondrial (ND2) and a nuclear (FIB5) fragments. We performed a Mantel test and spatial autocorrelation analysis, reconstructed the phylogenetic relationships among haplotypes, investigated changes in population size and estimated divergence time among the genetic lineages. We refuted the hypothesis that bird species associated with open environments have less geographic differentiation and showed that strong genetic structure observed in L. angustirostris can not be explained by IBD. Paleo‐modeling showed strong association between climatic stable areas and the genetic lineages suggesting that Pleistocene climatic oscillations have driven primarily the intraspecific diversification of this species. Secondarily, the association between genetic lineages and the dry diagonal biomes, supporting that landscape heterogeneity may be acting as a secondary barrier restricting gene flow among the lineages. The genetic lineages found in L. angustirostris do not correspond to the subspecies described, indicating that this species can be considered as a single species with strong genetic structure. In conclusion, our data corroborate other studies indicating that Pleistocene climatic oscillations may have had a strong influence in the intraspecific divergence of dry diagonal fauna and each biome of the dry diagonal should be considered as independent units in further biogeographic studies. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
A. V. Rocha; G. S. Cabanne; A. Aleixo; L. F. Silveira; P. Tubaro; R. Caparroz. Pleistocene climatic oscillations associated with landscape heterogeneity of the South American dry diagonal explains the phylogeographic structure of the narrow‐billed woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes angustirostris, Dendrocolaptidae). Journal of Avian Biology 2020, 51, 1 .
AMA StyleA. V. Rocha, G. S. Cabanne, A. Aleixo, L. F. Silveira, P. Tubaro, R. Caparroz. Pleistocene climatic oscillations associated with landscape heterogeneity of the South American dry diagonal explains the phylogeographic structure of the narrow‐billed woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes angustirostris, Dendrocolaptidae). Journal of Avian Biology. 2020; 51 (9):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleA. V. Rocha; G. S. Cabanne; A. Aleixo; L. F. Silveira; P. Tubaro; R. Caparroz. 2020. "Pleistocene climatic oscillations associated with landscape heterogeneity of the South American dry diagonal explains the phylogeographic structure of the narrow‐billed woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes angustirostris, Dendrocolaptidae)." Journal of Avian Biology 51, no. 9: 1.
The Little Chachalaca (Ortalis motmot) is a widely distributed species in the Amazon basin, typically found in riverine habitats. There are two disjunct populations: the northern O. m. motmot and the southern O. m. ruficeps (known as Chestnut-headed Chachalaca). Here we performed a vocal, morphological and plumage comparison between these two taxa. Birds present differences in tail coloration but are otherwise undiagnosable in terms of plumage. Ortalis m. ruficeps is, however, markedly smaller and lighter than O. m. motmot, with no overlap in size or weight. We also found vocal differences between O. m. motmot and O. m. ruficeps, no overlap in geographic distributions and no signs of hybridization across its range. Based on the available data, Ortalis m. ruficeps thus must be considered a valid species, endemic to Brazil.
Barbara Mizumo Tomotani; Luís Fábio Silveira; José Fernando Pacheco. Morphology and vocalization support specific status of the Chestnut-headed Chachalaca, Ortalis motmot ruficeps (Wagler, 1830) (Aves; Galliformes; Cracidae). Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia 2020, 60, e20206012 -e20206012.
AMA StyleBarbara Mizumo Tomotani, Luís Fábio Silveira, José Fernando Pacheco. Morphology and vocalization support specific status of the Chestnut-headed Chachalaca, Ortalis motmot ruficeps (Wagler, 1830) (Aves; Galliformes; Cracidae). Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia. 2020; 60 ():e20206012-e20206012.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBarbara Mizumo Tomotani; Luís Fábio Silveira; José Fernando Pacheco. 2020. "Morphology and vocalization support specific status of the Chestnut-headed Chachalaca, Ortalis motmot ruficeps (Wagler, 1830) (Aves; Galliformes; Cracidae)." Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia 60, no. : e20206012-e20206012.
Picumnus limae Snethlage, 1924 and Picumnus fulvescens Stager, 1961 are two similar species of piculets distinguished by their plumage colouration and distribution. We present here a taxonomic reassessment of these two species based on a large sample of museum specimens and photographic material. We show that the two species are highly variable in colouration, showing a clinal colour gradient. Picumnus fulvescens is not diagnosable from P. limae by any morphological features or vocalization. We thus suggest that P. fulvescens should be considered a synonym of P. limae, which presents a large variation in plumage colour. Farbvariation und Taxonomie von Picumnus limae Snethlage, 1924 und P. fulvescens Stager, 1961 (Piciformes: Picidae) Picumnus limae und Picumnus fulvescens sind zwei sehr ähnliche Zwergspechtarten, die typischerweise anhand ihrer Färbung und Verbreitung unterschieden werden. Auf der Grundlage einer großen Stichprobe von Museumsbelegen und fotografischen Bildmaterials stellen wir hier eine taxonomische Neueinstufung dieser beiden Arten vor. Wir zeigen, dass die beiden Arten in der Färbung sehr variabel sind und einen klinalen Farbgradienten aufweisen; weder aufgrund von morphologischen Merkmalen noch anhand von Lautäußerungen kann man Picumnus fulvescens von P. limae unterscheiden. Daher schlagen wir vor, P. fulvescens als Synonym von P. limae anzusehen, dessen Gefiederfärbung einer starken Variation unterliegt.
Rafael Dantas Lima; Barbara Mizumo Tomotani; Luís Fábio Silveira. Colour variation and taxonomy of Picumnus limae Snethlage, 1924 and P. fulvescens Stager, 1961 (Piciformes: Picidae). Journal of Ornithology 2020, 161, 491 -501.
AMA StyleRafael Dantas Lima, Barbara Mizumo Tomotani, Luís Fábio Silveira. Colour variation and taxonomy of Picumnus limae Snethlage, 1924 and P. fulvescens Stager, 1961 (Piciformes: Picidae). Journal of Ornithology. 2020; 161 (2):491-501.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRafael Dantas Lima; Barbara Mizumo Tomotani; Luís Fábio Silveira. 2020. "Colour variation and taxonomy of Picumnus limae Snethlage, 1924 and P. fulvescens Stager, 1961 (Piciformes: Picidae)." Journal of Ornithology 161, no. 2: 491-501.
The Belem Curassow (Crax fasciolata pinima) is one of the most endangered birds in South America, without sightings of birds in the wild for 40 years. This subspecies is nationally and internationally classified as critically endangered and close to extinction, suffering from poaching and deforestation in its range. Here we present new records of free-living individuals made on three indigenous lands in Pará and Maranhão states: in part of Terra Indígena Mãe Maria, Bom Jesus do Tocantins, Pará; in locations within the Reserva Biológica do Gurupi/Terra Indígena Alto Turiaçu, Centro Novo do Maranhão, Maranhão; and around the Terra Indígena Rio Pindaré, Alto Alegre do Pindaré, Maranhão. We also provide recommendations to protect this bird via a dedicated conservation program which includes finding new individuals in non-sampled areas (north of BR-222), estimating population size, enhancing taxonomic and natural history knowledge, capturing wild animals in order to start urgent ex situ conservation programs, and developing environmental awareness programs with the local and indigenous populations.
Eduardo França Alteff; Gustavo Gonsioroski; Marcelo Barreiros; Leonardo Gabriel Campos De Oliveira Torres; André Restel Camilo; Hugo Borghezan Mozerle; Antônio Emanuel Barreto Alves De Sousa; César Augusto Bronzatto Medolago; Carlos Martínez; Diego Mendes Lima; Flávio Kulaif Ubaid; Eloisa Neves Mendonça; Barbara Mizumo Tomotani; Luís Fábio Silveira. The rarest of the rare: rediscovery and status of the critically endangered Belem Curassow, Crax fasciolata pinima (Pelzeln, 1870). Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia 2019, 59, e20195946 -e20195946.
AMA StyleEduardo França Alteff, Gustavo Gonsioroski, Marcelo Barreiros, Leonardo Gabriel Campos De Oliveira Torres, André Restel Camilo, Hugo Borghezan Mozerle, Antônio Emanuel Barreto Alves De Sousa, César Augusto Bronzatto Medolago, Carlos Martínez, Diego Mendes Lima, Flávio Kulaif Ubaid, Eloisa Neves Mendonça, Barbara Mizumo Tomotani, Luís Fábio Silveira. The rarest of the rare: rediscovery and status of the critically endangered Belem Curassow, Crax fasciolata pinima (Pelzeln, 1870). Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia. 2019; 59 ():e20195946-e20195946.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEduardo França Alteff; Gustavo Gonsioroski; Marcelo Barreiros; Leonardo Gabriel Campos De Oliveira Torres; André Restel Camilo; Hugo Borghezan Mozerle; Antônio Emanuel Barreto Alves De Sousa; César Augusto Bronzatto Medolago; Carlos Martínez; Diego Mendes Lima; Flávio Kulaif Ubaid; Eloisa Neves Mendonça; Barbara Mizumo Tomotani; Luís Fábio Silveira. 2019. "The rarest of the rare: rediscovery and status of the critically endangered Belem Curassow, Crax fasciolata pinima (Pelzeln, 1870)." Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia 59, no. : e20195946-e20195946.
Cyanocorax chrysops(Vieillot, 1818) andCyanocorax cyanopogon(Wied, 1821) are widespread jays. They are considered sister species according to recent molecular phylogenies. When analyzing museum specimens of both species, we found two individuals with intermediate plumage characteristics. They were collected near the range limits of both species, and we classified them as hybrids. Based on the sites where these specimens were found, we discuss the possible factors leading the interbreeding and compare our findings with information available in the literature. This is the first documented case of natural hybridization in jays in Brazil and the second case involving sister species within the New World jays.
Cristiane Apolinario; Luis Fabio Silveira. Hybridism between Cyanocorax chrysops and Cyanocorax cyanopogon (Aves: Corvidae) in Brazil. Zoologia 2019, 36, 1 -7.
AMA StyleCristiane Apolinario, Luis Fabio Silveira. Hybridism between Cyanocorax chrysops and Cyanocorax cyanopogon (Aves: Corvidae) in Brazil. Zoologia. 2019; 36 ():1-7.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristiane Apolinario; Luis Fabio Silveira. 2019. "Hybridism between Cyanocorax chrysops and Cyanocorax cyanopogon (Aves: Corvidae) in Brazil." Zoologia 36, no. : 1-7.
The White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi) is an endemic and threatened raptor of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Here we present the known records of the species, describe the vegetation types where it was found and show Ecological Niche Models generated using Maxent algorithm. Most of the presence data were recorded in open ombrophilous forest and seasonal semideciduous forest in the states of Alagoas and Pernambuco. Maxent model had a good performance (AUC = 0.982 ± 0.004 SD), showing higher suitability for the species from Paraíba to Alagoas states. Maxent average model revealed a distribution range of 20,344 km² and an area of occupancy of 1,636.89 km². The most suitable areas for the species are those near watercourses and streams. We suggest the creation of protected areas, including private ones, and possible restoration actions to connect the most suitable forest fragments, along with the captive breeding, as the most appropriate strategies for the conservation of the White-collared Kite.
Glauco Alves Pereira; Helder Farias Pereira De Araújo; Severino Mendes De Azevedo Júnior; Cíntia Camila Silva Angelieri; Luís Fábio Silveira. Distribution, threats and conservation of the White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi, Accipitridae), the most threatened raptor in the Neotropics. Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia 2019, 59, e20195928 -e20195928.
AMA StyleGlauco Alves Pereira, Helder Farias Pereira De Araújo, Severino Mendes De Azevedo Júnior, Cíntia Camila Silva Angelieri, Luís Fábio Silveira. Distribution, threats and conservation of the White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi, Accipitridae), the most threatened raptor in the Neotropics. Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia. 2019; 59 ():e20195928-e20195928.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGlauco Alves Pereira; Helder Farias Pereira De Araújo; Severino Mendes De Azevedo Júnior; Cíntia Camila Silva Angelieri; Luís Fábio Silveira. 2019. "Distribution, threats and conservation of the White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi, Accipitridae), the most threatened raptor in the Neotropics." Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia 59, no. : e20195928-e20195928.